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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Doctors, Nurses, And EMTs, Tell Us Your Most Unhinged Patient Stories
A lot of things happen in hospitals — some heartbreaking, some heartwarming. But every so often, a patient comes in and says or does something so bizarre, so wildly unfiltered, you just have to laugh. So, if you're a doctor, nurse, EMT, or medical professional, tell us: What's the most absurd, hilarious, or straight-up unhinged thing you've witnessed on the job? Related: Choose Between These Cakes And I'll Guess Which Season You Were Born In! Perhaps you had a woman come into the ER with a full-body rash. Interestingly, her skin was also covered She was absolutely convinced she was having a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction. Turns out she had lathered herself in glitter body lotion from 2002. Related: I Am VERY Confident That I Can Guess Your Relationship Status Based On Your Favorite Songs From The Early 2000s Maybe you had a middle-aged guy who was in the hospital long-term after a serious accident. He needed multiple surgeries and a long road of rehab. The problem was, his surgeries kept having to be rescheduled MULTIPLE times because he could not for the life of him follow the instructions of fasting the night before. One morning, around 6 a.m., right before anesthesia, you noticed he Turns out, he had a half-eaten slice of pizza hidden in his hospital bed "for emergencies." When you asked what kind of emergency, he said, "Hunger, obviously." Or, perhaps, you were taking care of a 5-year-old boy who needed to get shots in his arm, but he wouldn't sit still, so you requested his mom to help hold him. While you were both holding him, he kept yelling, "Help!" "Help!" and then he escalated, screaming at the top of his lungs, "HELPPPP! POLICE! POLICE!" A police officer was actually on the floor for an unrelated reason, and you had to calmly explain to him it was not a hostage situation but a simple vaccination. So, if you've had a memorable patient experience ranging from hilarious to unhinged, please do share. You can let us know in the comments or at this anonymous form. Also in Community: I'm Sorry, But Every American Should Be Able To Pass This Basic-Level US States Quiz Also in Community: Your Taste Buds Will Totally Expose What Personality Type You Have Also in Community: Make A Disney Playlist And We'll Guess Your True Age
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Doctors, Nurses, And EMTs, Tell Us Your Most Unhinged Patient Stories
A lot of things happen in hospitals — some heartbreaking, some heartwarming. But every so often, a patient comes in and says or does something so bizarre, so wildly unfiltered, you just have to laugh. So, if you're a doctor, nurse, EMT, or medical professional, tell us: What's the most absurd, hilarious, or straight-up unhinged thing you've witnessed on the job? Related: Choose Between These Cakes And I'll Guess Which Season You Were Born In! Perhaps you had a woman come into the ER with a full-body rash. Interestingly, her skin was also covered She was absolutely convinced she was having a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction. Turns out she had lathered herself in glitter body lotion from 2002. Related: I Am VERY Confident That I Can Guess Your Relationship Status Based On Your Favorite Songs From The Early 2000s Maybe you had a middle-aged guy who was in the hospital long-term after a serious accident. He needed multiple surgeries and a long road of rehab. The problem was, his surgeries kept having to be rescheduled MULTIPLE times because he could not for the life of him follow the instructions of fasting the night before. One morning, around 6 a.m., right before anesthesia, you noticed he Turns out, he had a half-eaten slice of pizza hidden in his hospital bed "for emergencies." When you asked what kind of emergency, he said, "Hunger, obviously." Or, perhaps, you were taking care of a 5-year-old boy who needed to get shots in his arm, but he wouldn't sit still, so you requested his mom to help hold him. While you were both holding him, he kept yelling, "Help!" "Help!" and then he escalated, screaming at the top of his lungs, "HELPPPP! POLICE! POLICE!" A police officer was actually on the floor for an unrelated reason, and you had to calmly explain to him it was not a hostage situation but a simple vaccination. So, if you've had a memorable patient experience ranging from hilarious to unhinged, please do share. You can let us know in the comments or at this anonymous form. Also in Community: I'm Sorry, But Every American Should Be Able To Pass This Basic-Level US States Quiz Also in Community: Your Taste Buds Will Totally Expose What Personality Type You Have Also in Community: Make A Disney Playlist And We'll Guess Your True Age
Associated Press
12 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. ('WTMA') Announces Successful Approval for its Business Combination with Evolution Metals LLC ('EM') from the Extraordinary General Meeting of Stockholders on June 26, 2025
Chicago, IL and St. Louis, MO, June 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. (OTC: WTMA), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced the successful approval from its extraordinary general meeting ('Business Combination EGM') of stockholders for its Business Combination with Evolution Metals LLC ('EM'), dedicated to bringing to the US capital markets a secure, reliable global supply chain for critical minerals and materials ('CMM') that is independent of China. Through the Business Combination, WTMA and EM expect to acquire, scale and integrate five operating companies: (1) bonded magnet manufacturing; (2) sintered magnet manufacturing; (3) magnet metals and alloy production; (4) Li-ion battery recycling; and (5) smart machine design and automation. Upon closing, the combined company will be renamed Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. ('EM&T') and expects to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol EMAT. EM&T's business is to leverage advanced technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to provide integrated midstream and downstream CMM recycling and processing of oxides, metals, magnet alloys, battery materials, and rare earth magnets for key industries including, but not limited to, the automotive, aerospace, defense, healthcare, high tech, consumer electronics and appliances, and renewable energy industries, while driving a sustainable future. 'Today's stockholder approval marks a transformative milestone in our journey to identify a vertically integrated and geopolitically independent supply chain for critical minerals and materials.' said Daniel Mamadou, CEO of WTMA. 'Our merger with Evolution Metals represents not only a strategic alignment of values and vision, but also a decisive step toward delivering long-term value for our stakeholders. We are proud to join forces with Evolution Metals, who shares our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and industrial resilience in an increasingly complex global environment.' David Wilcox, Managing Member of Evolution Metals LLC, added: 'This is an exciting moment for Evolution Metals and our partners. Upon the completion of our merger with WTMA, we we intend to accelerate our mission to create a secure, U.S.-centered supply chain for critical materials vital to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and national defense. By vertically integrating a supply chain of critical materials production, we bring together complementary strengths and operational capabilities that position us to lead in an era where independence and supply chain security are more important than ever. Our plans are to replicate the Korean operations we expect to acquire into Missouri, creating a major industrial campus. We expect to fully process batteries and e-waste into salts, magnets and related materials – a dominant U.S. Champion in the mid-stream.' In addition, WTMA today announced that WTMA is extending the deadline for its stockholders to withdraw and reverse any previously delivered demand for redemption made in connection with the Business Combination EGM until WTMA determines not to accept reversals of redemption instructions. If a stockholder has previously submitted a request to redeem its shares in connection with the Business Combination EGM and would like to reverse such request, such stockholder may contact WTMA's transfer agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at [email protected]. You can find further information regarding the Business Combination and related matters in WTMA's filings with the US Securities Exchange Commission ('SEC'), including the Registration Statement on Form S-4. These filings are available on the SEC website: About Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. (OTC: WTMA) is a blank check company focused on identifying high-impact technology metals businesses aligned with global sustainability and security trends. About Evolution Metals LLC Evolution Metals LLC is committed to establishing a secure, robust and reliable supply chain for critical minerals & materials (CMM) that is 100% independent of China for sourcing or supplying feedstocks. EM's strategy is to acquire and develop manufacturing, recycling and processing facilities to produce essential products (including magnets, battery feedstocks and related materials) for industrial uses such as, but not limited to, electric vehicles, electronics, environmental technologies and aerospace and defense applications. EM aims to support the creation of jobs, industry and manufacturing to promote a greener future by providing bespoke solutions to support its clients globally. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking-Statements Certain statements made in this press release are 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'can,' 'contemplate,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'forecast,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'might,' 'outlook,' 'plan,' 'possible,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'seek,' 'should,' 'strive,' 'target,' 'will,' 'would' and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of the management of WTMA and EM, as applicable, and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstances and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of such statement. There can be no assurance that future developments will be those that have been anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed and identified in public filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') by WTMA and the following: WTMA's ability to complete the proposed Business Combination or, if WTMA does not consummate such proposed Business Combination, any other initial business combination; the risk that the consummation of the proposed Business Combination is significantly delayed; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination; the risk that the announcement and consummation of the proposed Business Combination disrupts EM's current plans; following the closing of the proposed Business Combination, WTMA's (which intends to change its name to Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. (such post-closing entity is referred to as 'New EM')) ability to successfully integrate the business and operations of the target companies (the 'Target Companies') into its ongoing business operations and realize the intended benefits of New EM's acquisition of the Target Companies; New EM's ability to secure sufficient funding to successfully rebuild Critical Mineral Recovery, Inc.'s recycling facility with significant expansion on management's expected timeline and budget, or at all; unexpected costs related to the proposed Business Combination; expectations regarding New EM's strategies and future financial performance, including future business plans, expansion and acquisition plans or objectives, prospective performance and opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services, pricing, operating expenses, product and service acceptance, market trends, liquidity, cash flows and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and New EM's ability to invest in growth initiatives; satisfaction or waiver (if applicable) of the conditions to the proposed Business Combination, including, among other things: (i) approval of the proposed Business Combination and related agreements and transactions by the WTMA stockholders, the holder of the EM member units and the holders of the equity interests of the other Target Companies, (ii) receipt of approval for listing on Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ('Nasdaq') the shares of WTMA common stock to be issued in connection with the Business Combination, and (iii) the absence of any injunctions; that the amount of cash available in the trust account and from certain other investments is at least equal to the minimum available cash condition amount, after giving effect to redemptions by WTMA stockholders and certain transaction expenses; the occurrence of any other event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; the implementation, market acceptance and success of New EM's business model and growth strategy; the ability to obtain or maintain the listing of New EM's common stock on Nasdaq following the proposed Business Combination; limited liquidity and trading of WTMA's public securities; the amount of any redemptions by existing holders of WTMA common stock being greater than expected; WTMA's ability to raise financing in the future; WTMA's success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, New EM's officers, key employees or directors following the completion of the proposed Business Combination; WTMA officers and directors allocating their time to other businesses and potentially having conflicts of interest with WTMA's business or in approving the proposed Business Combination; the use of proceeds not held in the trust account or available to WTMA from interest income on the trust account balance; the impact of the regulatory environment and complexities with compliance related to such environment, including New EM's ability to meet, and continue to meet, applicable regulatory requirements; New EM's ability to execute its business plan, including with respect to its technical development and commercialization of products, and its growth and go-to-market strategies; New EM's ability to achieve sustained, long-term profitability and commercial success; operational risks, including with respect to New EM's use of agents or resellers in certain jurisdictions, New EM's ability to scale up its manufacturing quantities of its products, New EM's outsourcing of manufacturing and such manufacturers' ability to satisfy New EM's manufacturing needs on a timely basis, the availability of components or raw materials used to manufacture New EM's products and New EM's ability to process customer order backlog; New EM's revenue deriving from a limited number of customers; geopolitical risk and changes in applicable laws or regulations, including with respect to New EM's planned operations outside of the U.S. and Korea; New EM's ability to attract and retain talented personnel; New EM's ability to compete with companies that have significantly more resources; New EM's ability to meet certain certification and compliance standards; New EM's ability to protect its intellectual property rights and ability to protect itself against potential intellectual property infringement claims; the outcome of any known and unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings, including any proceedings that may be instituted against WTMA or EM following announcement of the proposed Business Combination; the potential characterization of New EM as an investment company subject to the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; and other factors detailed under the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in the Registration Statement. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of the assumptions made by the management of WTMA, EM and the other Target Companies prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, WTMA, EM and the other Target Companies undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Investor & Media Contacts Judith McGarry Evolution Metals LLC Tel: +1 (415) 971-2900 Email: [email protected] Daniel Mamadou Chief Executive Officer Welsbach Technology Metals Acquisition Corp. Tel: +1 (251) 280-1980 Email: [email protected]
Miami Herald
15 hours ago
- Miami Herald
18-year-old killed in shooting while stepdad was handling gun, UT officials say
An 18-year-old was fatally shot in the head at home, and now his stepfather is facing charges, Utah officials said. Joseph Le Page Lee, 46, is charged with second-degree felony manslaughter, plus four counts of misdemeanor reckless endangerment, in the shooting, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office said in a June 26 news release. Lee said it was an accidental shooting that happened after he'd gotten home from buying 'some firearm-related items' on June 17, according to prosecutors. His stepdaughter 'asked him a question about guns, and he picked up a Glock 19x,' prosecutors said, citing Lee's account to police. Lee said he had two similar Glocks and thought he was handling the one he'd just cleared, according to prosecutors. 'He told police that in his mind, the magazine was not there, and 'bam,' (his stepson) fell,' prosecutors said. Security video from the home captured the shooting, according to prosecutors. It showed that about four minutes passed between the shooting and when Lee started performing CPR as requested by 911, prosecutors said. Lee later said 'he didn't immediately render aid, because he knew (the 18-year-old) wouldn't come back from this and CPR was just standard procedure,' according to a court filing. Before Lee started CPR, he gave his stepson a blessing, the court filing said. The 18-year-old was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, the filing said. Prosecutors didn't disclose the stepson's name, but he's been identified in news reports as Haven McBride. An online obituary said McBride was working to become an EMT and 'was ready to submit his paperwork to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.' The 18-year-old 'was a genuine, kind, funny, friendly, thoughtful, sweet person' and ' will be missed deeply,' the obituary said. In the news release, Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill said 'owning a gun is a right in our country. However, that right does not absolve all of us from the responsibility in the way we handle such weapons. If you are a gun owner, please follow proper protocol when using them, especially when others are around.'
CBS News
a day ago
- Health
- CBS News
NYC EMTs say they're understaffed and feeling the strain during summer heat
Ambulance response times in New York City have jumped. During the summer months, paramedics say they get even more calls. They fielded more than 1,000 calls a day this week because of the heat wave. It comes as EMTs say there's a staffing shortage. Paramedic Edgar Romero, who has been on the job for 20 years, works at FDNY EMS Station 27 in the Bronx. He says there aren't enough ambulances for the amount of calls coming in. "This week, with the heat, it has been unbearable. It's been tough. It's just been very busy," Romero said. "We have jobs holding two hours, three hours, sometimes even four hours." "The Bronx is suffering the most" According to the union representing 4,200 paramedics citywide, 911 calls went up significantly during this week's heat wave. They say there were 5,296 Monday, 5,208 Tuesday, and about 5,600 Wednesday. That's compared to a daily average of 4,325. "It's definitely a strain because there's hardly any units out there," Romero said. We're told 15-20 additional units are needed in the Bronx just to keep up with the amount of calls coming in. "The Bronx is suffering the most. Most of the calls on hold are in the Bronx. We simply don't have enough ambulances," EMS Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay said. "The demand is higher than the resources." According to the mayor's management report, response times have slowed down too. In 2023, it was 10:43. In 2024, it was 10:42. So how about this year? "We're over 11 minutes for critical calls such as cardiac arrest," Barzilay said. "Every second does matter," Romero said. Paramedic Joseph Arnold has been on the job for 13 years. He works at Station 14, next to Lincoln Hospital. "When we get there we do everything we can, but sometimes there aren't ideal outcomes," Arnold said. Barzilay says a staff shortage and high turnover rates due to workload and salary are also impacting their jobs to save lives as fast as they can. "We've been without a contract for three years," Barzilay said. "We need a raise, that's for sure. We need more people to come help us out," Romero said. The city told CBS News New York: "Under the Adams administration, our first responders are - and will always be - prioritized and properly funded to handle emergency medical calls. These brave men and women are saving New Yorkers' lives every minute - particularly during a heat wave - which is why we are hiring EMTs as fast as we can train them. We will always respond to every emergency call in a timely fashion." The FDNY said responding to emergency medical calls quickly is a top priority. During a heat wave, calls are prioritized to get to the neediest New Yorkers as soon as possible.
